– no sponsorship available
About the Role
You’ll work closely with the Headteacher, leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver an outstanding education service in line with regulatory standards. This is a role for a strong leader who can inspire excellence, model best practice and champion the needs of every student.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead curriculum coordination, behaviour support, assessment of referrals and high‑quality teaching practice across the school
2. Monitor student progress, oversee Behaviour Support Plans with the clinical team and ensure all programmes meet required standards
3. Support staff recruitment, development and performance management, modelling company values and maintaining a positive, professional culture
4. Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, SEND legislation and all company policies while contributing to effective school operations and community engagement
About You
This role is ideal for a teacher who:
5. GCSE
6. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and support staff
7. A commitment to safeguarding, high standards and inclusive practice
8. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
9. A positive, resilient and collaborative approach
About Us
Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement. With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every child’s individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
10. Life Assurance
11. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
12. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
13. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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